Interview experience: Norfolk VA

[Jay&Jo 4]

I had my interview yesterday, my case was approved.

I had to wait about 45 minutes for my name to be called.

My interviewer first asked me to remain standing and pledge to tell the truth.

She then informed me that although I had applied under the 3 years of marriage rule, I qualified for the 5 years rule - therefore she was going to update my application, so I didn't need to show any proof of marriage (fine by me!!). She asked if I had travelled outside the country in the last year (I had not).

I showed my ID and passports.

We quickly moved onto the test. I was asked the following questions:

* Who is the president?

* What is the rule of law?
* What are two ways Americans can participate in their democracy?

* What are 3 of the original colonies?

* Where is the statue of liberty located?

* How many justices are there on the Supreme Court?

After answering those 6 she moved onto the reading/writing portion. I was relieved she didn't ask anymore questions, as I knew then that I had passed that section!

I was asked to read the following question from the iPad: "Who lived here first?" And was told to write the answer: "American Indians lived here first."

 

She then asked me all the Yes/No questions from the end of the N400 application. And told me that I had passed, and would probably need to wait up to 3 months for my oath ceremony, which will probably be there at the Norfolk office.

 

It was extremely quick and painless. I was secretly disappointed she didn't want to look through all my documents that I had spent weeks compiling (just kidding!!)- 5 years of tax transcripts, birth certificates for all my family members, including myself, my marriage certificate, proof of travel over the last 5 years etc...

So glad its over!!!!!!! Woohoo!!!!

[HNZ91 70]

8 hours ago, Jay&Jo said:

I had my interview yesterday, my case was approved.

I had to wait about 45 minutes for my name to be called.

My interviewer first asked me to remain standing and pledge to tell the truth.

She then informed me that although I had applied under the 3 years of marriage rule, I qualified for the 5 years rule - therefore she was going to update my application, so I didn't need to show any proof of marriage (fine by me!!). She asked if I had travelled outside the country in the last year (I had not).

I showed my ID and passports.

We quickly moved onto the test. I was asked the following questions:

* Who is the president?

* What is the rule of law?
* What are two ways Americans can participate in their democracy?

* What are 3 of the original colonies?

* Where is the statue of liberty located?

* How many justices are there on the Supreme Court?

After answering those 6 she moved onto the reading/writing portion. I was relieved she didn't ask anymore questions, as I knew then that I had passed that section!

I was asked to read the following question from the iPad: "Who lived here first?" And was told to write the answer: "American Indians lived here first."

 

She then asked me all the Yes/No questions from the end of the N400 application. And told me that I had passed, and would probably need to wait up to 3 months for my oath ceremony, which will probably be there at the Norfolk office.

 

It was extremely quick and painless. I was secretly disappointed she didn't want to look through all my documents that I had spent weeks compiling (just kidding!!)- 5 years of tax transcripts, birth certificates for all my family members, including myself, my marriage certificate, proof of travel over the last 5 years etc...

So glad its over!!!!!!! Woohoo!!!!

Congrats!

[leonidas_alexan 44]

On 4/10/2021 at 8:09 AM, Jay&Jo said:

I had my interview yesterday, my case was approved.

I had to wait about 45 minutes for my name to be called.

My interviewer first asked me to remain standing and pledge to tell the truth.

She then informed me that although I had applied under the 3 years of marriage rule, I qualified for the 5 years rule - therefore she was going to update my application, so I didn't need to show any proof of marriage (fine by me!!). She asked if I had travelled outside the country in the last year (I had not).

I showed my ID and passports.

We quickly moved onto the test. I was asked the following questions:

* Who is the president?

* What is the rule of law?
* What are two ways Americans can participate in their democracy?

* What are 3 of the original colonies?

* Where is the statue of liberty located?

* How many justices are there on the Supreme Court?

After answering those 6 she moved onto the reading/writing portion. I was relieved she didn't ask anymore questions, as I knew then that I had passed that section!

I was asked to read the following question from the iPad: "Who lived here first?" And was told to write the answer: "American Indians lived here first."

 

She then asked me all the Yes/No questions from the end of the N400 application. And told me that I had passed, and would probably need to wait up to 3 months for my oath ceremony, which will probably be there at the Norfolk office.

 

It was extremely quick and painless. I was secretly disappointed she didn't want to look through all my documents that I had spent weeks compiling (just kidding!!)- 5 years of tax transcripts, birth certificates for all my family members, including myself, my marriage certificate, proof of travel over the last 5 years etc...

So glad its over!!!!!!! Woohoo!!!!

 

Hearty Congratulations my fellow Norfolk interviewee.

 

Did the interviewer give you a form N-652?

 

 

 

 

Edited April 12, 2021 by leonidas_alexan

[Jay&Jo 4]

On 4/12/2021 at 11:51 AM, leonidas_alexan said:

 

Hearty Congratulations my fellow Norfolk interviewee.

 

Did the interviewer give you a form N-652?

 

 

 

 

No she didn't. I don't know what that is!

[leonidas_alexan 44]

3 hours ago, Jay&Jo said:

No she didn't. I don't know what that is!

My understanding is that after the interview is done the interviewing officer is supposed to hand over form N-652 which is a "Notice Of Examination Results".

 

I am providing the link here for your reference:

 

Chapter 4 - Results of the Naturalization Examination | USCIS

 

And I am quoting the relevant part here -

 

The officer must provide the applicant with a notice of results at the end of the interview regardless of the outcome. The notice should address the outcome of the interview and the next steps involved for continued cases.

 

 

[leonidas_alexan 44]

4 hours ago, Jay&Jo said:

No she didn't. I don't know what that is!

Maybe I am guessing since your case was a  straightforward one (based on what you wrote) - I am guessing the officer did not need to give you the N-652? 

 

Either way I think the fact that the Interviewing Officer said that you passed the interview tells me that it is only a formality that you should be receiving your invitation for Oath Ceremony soon.

 

Edited April 13, 2021 by leonidas_alexan
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